- Place upper spring retainer on shaft.
- Place spring on shaft and compress it.
- Place slit in lower spring retainer onto shaft.
- Release spring.
Add Oil to Shocks
By Michael James, About.com Guide
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Reassemble Shock and Spring
After filling with oil, reassemble the shock and spring.
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Reverse the order of disassembly to put the shock and spring back together then put them back into your vehicle.
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- Oil-Filled Shocks Perform Better
- Remove Shocks, Gather Supplies
- Remove Lower Spring Retainer
- Remove Spring and Upper Spring Retainer
- Unscrew Cap on Shock
- Fully-extend Shaft
- Pour in Shock Oil
- Work Out Air Bubbles
- Put Cap Back on Shock
- Reassemble Shock and Spring
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